Apache Elementary School

12800 Copper St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apache Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Apache Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

Apache Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Apache Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
10-14%
21%
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(18-19)
10-14%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
16%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
61%
62%
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Black
6%
2%
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White
10%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Apache Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Apache Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Apache Elementary School?
300 students attend Apache Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Apache Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Apache Elementary School?
Apache Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Apache Elementary School offer ?
Apache Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Apache Elementary School part of?
Apache Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 10-14%
  • : 10-14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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